780 Wheelock Pkwy

St. Paul, MN 55117

(Small parking lot in the back)

Enter through Door #6 and come to room 1001.

Dear OES Parents,

I hope you and your kids are getting ready for a well-earned vacation while educators take time out from teaching to attend several workshops and training sessions in order to give your kids the finest education possible.

We advise kids to read about things they are interested in even during a break from school. Math is something we cannot abandon, eitther. One excellent short-term activity that will help pupils is mental math. The more mental math exercises your kids get, the quicker they can answer math problems and real-world scenarios.

Once we are back from the break, students and teachers will get ready for Parent-Teacher conferences on Thursday Nov. 7 and Friday Nov. 8. Please speak with your child's teacher to find out how they are doing and what assignments are still due or need to be completed. Please get in touch with your child's teacher at any time.

Wishing you and your children a wonderful break.

Sincerely,

John Osorio

Assistant Principal

651-744-6368 / john.osorio@spps.org

It is important for your child to show up to class on time everyday. If your child will be absent from class please contact Belinda Vang via phone or email at your earliest convenience.

Attendance Line: 651-774-4707

Attendance Email: oes.attendance@spps.org

How to report an absence:

• Student Name

• Parent Name

• Student # or DOB

• Date(s) of Absence

• Reason for being absent

10/20/24-11/30/24 Newsletter

Our Kindergarten newsletter shares our theme, the lessons and goals we have throughout the theme, and important dates. It also has links to the Big Skills Document, where you can see exactly what your child should have mastered at this time and a link to our Kindergarten Weekly Photo Drops. Please reach out with any questions, comments or concerns to 651-447-8866.

Check out our First Grade Newsletter here. There is new information on this link weekly!

Click here for the Second Grade Running Newsletter. There is new information on this link weekly!

Welcome to 3rd grade! I will be the substitute teacher while Ms. Moua is out. I look forward to learning with your students! You can email me at: lkoelfgen-faust.toc@spps.org

4th graders are working on using arrays and triangles to understand and express the inverse relationship between multiplication and division, and we played some math games together as a class to practice math and collaborative skills! Students are practicing communicating in small groups to include everyone, check for understanding and support vocabulary use.

Hello 5th grade families!

This short week was filled with lots of fun and unique learning! Monday we celebrated Indigenous People’s Day. Take time, if you can, to talk with your student about what they learned, and how we benefit here in St. Paul by the colonization of the Dakota people.

This week, we also finished reading the fall classic Coraline, and Wednesday got to watch the movie! Students are working on connections between types of media.

I hope you all have a safe and fun MEA break!

Ms. E

jackelyn.doyle@spps.org

‪(651) 456-8606‬

This week in Innovation 2nd and 5th Grade listened to Isabel and Her Colores Go To School. Larkspur Reed Trio along with author Alexandra Alessandri, composer, Alejandra Odgers, and Graywood Films created an educational music experience with this amazing book in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

To share with your family Isabel and Her Colores Go To School (English)

If you have any question please contact Kelly Jenson.

Kelly.Jenson@spps.org

(651) 764-8082‬

This week 1st grade artists are learning about self portraits in various styles. They are creating self portraits using the style of Cubism. 4th grade artists are learning about the drawing technique of Foreshortening and they are creating portraits that are drawn from an aerial view as if they are falling through the air into a new mysterious place.

This week in PE the 1st graders and 4th graders are learning how to get physical activity in fun ways like dancing. We have also been learning what muscles are and why they are important for us. This upcoming week I will have 1st graders and 4th graders again where we will continue working on improving our fitness levels (muscular endurance/strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility) in fun ways. The hope is to get the students as much activity as possible during the times that we have them. We are also learning skills and movement patterns to improve coordination, and balance. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at 651-603-4652 or shaw.wiczek@stpaul.k12.mn.us

Reach out to Ms. Claudia Perez Inzunza (Ms. P.I) at claudia.perezinzunza@spps.org or Ms. Sherri Silva at sherri.silva@spps.org if you need MLL support.

The OLS MLL Team is continuing to administer the Spanish Language Proficiency evaluation: STAMPS to LCD eligible Spanish speaking students at OES in person at Como Park Elementary School.

We are also continuing our exploration and celebrations of different heritages. This month we begin our study of Indigenous Peoples. Students will have seesaw lessons, watch videos, read books and more before the end of month all school assembly to recognize Native Heritages of students and staff at OES, here in Minnesota and beyond.

Hello families! We are wrapping up our assessments in the Resource Room and starting our phonics programs and working on IEP goals. Remember! Special education services are provided in the morning (before lunch) - having your child on time and present is the best way to maximize resource room services. brooke.deacon@spps.org

Click here for the class newsletter for October: Zallaps' New Class Newsletter

Hello everyone! I’m Ms. Steph and I support families that work with Ms. Zallaps and Ms. Deacon. Please call, text or email me with any questions: stephanie.abbas@spps.org or ‪(612) 548-1841‬

I’m Molly Brown, the reading specialist at the Online Elementary and Middle School. My contact information is: molly.brown@spps.org or 612-568-4212 (call or text).

Please contact Kim Stout for support around family, community, or school stressors. kim.stout@spps.org or (651)401-5595

I'm Maki Love, the school counselor. For the next few weeks in our classroom counseling lessons, students will be learning about community and skills to help them be successful learners in school.

Have a question or need support?

Email: maki.love@spps.org

Google Voice Text or Call: 612-405-8056

I’m Ms.McConnell, I’m the Navigational Intervention Specialist in the Online Elementary school. If you have needs, and may not be sure where to go, contact me at 6126994177 or at Kiowona.mcconnell@stpaul.k12.mn.us.

I’m Ms. Shanaz, the onboarding specialist. If you have questions, please call or text me at (612)568-6624.

The flu season is upon us. Prevention is key in keeping our students in school and learning. Below are tips from the Minnesota Department of Health on ways to prevent the spread of influenza.

1. Get vaccinated.

2. Avoid being around others who are sick.

3. Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve.

4. Wash your hands often.

5. Do not share drinking cups and straws.

6. Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces (door knobs, refrigerator handles, phones, water faucets).

Thank you for keeping your kids home from any in-person school events for 24 hours after having a fever of 100 or above (without the use of fever reducing medication). Children also need to stay at home from any in-person school events for 24 hours after vomiting. The benefit of the Online School is that they can continue to learn even when they are feeling under the weather. Please encourage your child to participate in school when they are having mild symptoms.

Contact Nurse Jenny if you want more information on flu prevention or any other health related topic at 651-419-1219 or Jennifer.martineau@spps.org.

From July to October, you are welcome to come pick up a variety of free fruits and vegetables for you and your household. Events are open to all and first come first served.

Check out the English Flier, Spanish Flier, or Hmong Flier for more information about locations.

Check out this link for a list of family resources.

If any additional needs, please reach out to Kim Stout our school social worker (651)401-5595 or kim.stout@spps.org

For quick at home fixes, call

Joshua Thao, iPad Manager: ‪

612-699-4161 / joshua2.thao@spps.org

For in person appointments to change out or fix technology, make an appointment below. ‬

Dear Parents,

Teachers and parents will have the chance to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to your children's education during the Parent-Teacher conferences. Please spend a few minutes discussing the shared responsibilities and accessing the Schoo-Parent-Student compact.

Everyone knows that when we take the time to study, talk about, and comprehend the significance of our participation in the educational context, we can do better. In order for our kids to succeed in school, it's also critical that we all have certain obligations to fulfill.

Please go over the Compact's Shared Responsibilities with your kids.

Title I Resources and Important Links for Parents:

• Title I

• Family Engagement Plan 2024/25

• K-12 School Compacts 2024/25

• Parents Right to Know

• Online School SCIP Plan

• Needing Docs Translated?

• Resources for Parents

• Parent Volunteer Request

• MDE OES School Report Cards

Feel free to contact John Osorio at john.osorio@spps.org with any questions about Title I or any of these documents and services.

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